176-8 The Water Resources Management Act, 2009

Summary

This document is concerned with an Act to provide for institutional and legal framework for sustainable management and development of water resources; to outline principles for water resources management; to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution; to provide for participation of stakeholders and the general public in implementation of the National Water Policy, repeal of the Water Utilization (Control and Regulation) Act and to provide for related matters.

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Issuer

Tanzania

Year

2009

Region

Africa

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Construction
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 14: Life Below Water